Dubai sets a new Guinness World Record in tennis

Dubai has set a new Guinness World Record in tennis.

Seventy six players from across the UAE played for nine hours and fifteen minutes on Friday to set the new Guinness Record for 'Most players in a tennis exhibition match'.

The previous record was set by 72 players who played for nine hours and five minutes in September 2012 in Italy.

The record in Dubai was set at about 10:30 pm on Friday, November 13 at the ADIB 24-Hour Tennis Marathon, which concluded at the Grand Hyatt’s Tennis Courts on Saturday.

The marathon event was kicked off by 2013 Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli at 1.15 pm on November 13.

The 76 players were grouped under six corporate teams, who competed for 24 consecutive hours, to take home the ADIB 24 Hour Marathon title and loads of other prizes.
 
Team DTA (Dubai Tennis Academy) swept aside Team ADIB, Team Huawei, Team Pepsi, Team Grand Hyatt and Team Channel 4 to be crowned champion at the ADIB 24-Hour Marathon.

The event was supported by the Dubai Sports Council and presented by Huawei.

Players were provided with opportunity to play with or against Bartoli, and visitors to the event had the chance to watch her playing and interact with her.

Fitzgerald Tabura was declared the winner of an all paid trip to London and watch the action at 2016 Wimbledon Championships, which will take place from June 27 to July 10, 2016.

Organised by Sherriff International Sports Management (SISM) and Veracity World, this unique tennis concept attracted corporates,  tennis players and enthusiasts.

Commenting on the tournament, Bartoli, said: “I am so glad to be part of this phenomenal Tennis Marathon in Dubai. The best part being lot of interest and a strong belief amongst participants was that they could take up the sport to another level etching Dubai’s golden name in the history of tennis. Dubai is a fabulous platform for tennis. I am so grateful to the organisers for providing me the opportunity to be part of this event.”
 
Vipin Sharma, Managing Director of Veracity World, said: “We are delighted in hosting the first ever ADIB 24-Hour Tennis Marathon in Dubai. And moreover proud to break world record previously held. We believe this tournament will serve as a springboard for tennis talent in the UAE to be noticed and further develop their skills.”

Strath Sherriff, Managing Director of SISM, said: “All in all, the 24-Hour Tennis Marathon was a very solid match. We made it a winning start to the annual regular event with the finest of tennis players in the UAE.”

The marathon was supported by corporates and organisations including ADIB, Huawei, Qantas, Pepsi, Ahasees Spa & Club, Grand Hyatt, Tennis Emirates, K-Swiss, Channel 4, Khaleej Times, Arcs & Curves, Watermelon Communications, Prince, Rashid Centre for Disabled, and CMS Digital World.

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